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Madyu’n

Qayamuddin, an Afghan refugee born in Pakistan, waits to be rescued in a coal mine after becoming trapped. He retraces the story of his financial constraints leading him there.

On Social Issues

  • For the Love of God

    40 year old, Ahmed faces inner turmoil when his younger brother, Taqi decides to convert to Christianity from Islam so he can marry Ruth, a Christian.

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  • Rani

    A poor single mother who is in search of fame and attention wears fake attire that becomes her only identity after her son is killed.

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  • Madyun

    Qayamuddin, an Afghan refugee born in Pakistan, waits to be rescued in a coal mine after becoming trapped. He retraces the story of his financial constraints leading him there.

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  • An Important Calculation

    A young daughter of the house taunts her young sister-in-law for not providing anything to the family in dowery.

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Patri

"Patri" (2018) is about a boy who attempts to die by suicide by getting hit by a train, but... the train gets delayed. A comedy.

Comedy

  • Akhri Khat

    Shocked and intimidated in learning to whom the love of his life is engaged to, Haadi finds he has two options: give up or confess his love.

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  • Patri

    “Patri,” Ahsan Minhas’ 2019 film, tells the story of a boy who attempts to die by suicide on a railroad track, but the train gets delayed.

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  • Rani

    A poor single mother who is in search of fame and attention wears fake attire that becomes her only identity after her son is killed.

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  • Lambi Raat

    An award-winning short film, blends humor with the charm of Pakistani wedding rituals, following a bridegroom's comical, obstacle-filled journey to meet his bride on their first night.

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Lambi Raat

An award-winning short film, blends humor with the charm of Pakistani wedding rituals, following a bridegroom's comical, obstacle-filled journey to meet his bride on their first night.

Drama

  • SMILE

    “SMILE" is a haunting psychological drama that delves into the fragile boundary between reality and nightmare.

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  • For the Love of God

    40 year old, Ahmed faces inner turmoil when his younger brother, Taqi decides to convert to Christianity from Islam so he can marry Ruth, a Christian.

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  • A White Home

    A poignant and introspective exploration of loneliness, grief, and the search for purpose in the modern world.

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  • Madyun

    Qayamuddin, an Afghan refugee born in Pakistan, waits to be rescued in a coal mine after becoming trapped. He retraces the story of his financial constraints leading him there.

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  • An Important Calculation

    A young daughter of the house taunts her young sister-in-law for not providing anything to the family in dowery.

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  • Dil Bardashta

    After receiving a termination letter, Salman digs into his deepest insecurities which prevent him from finding motivation and achieving his goals.

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Akri Khat

Shocked and intimidated in learning to whom the love of his life is engaged to, Haadi finds he has two options: give up or confess his love.

Suspense

  • Dead Hosts

    A young girl, fond of vlogging, goes to an old house of her friend in another city.

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  • SMILE

    “SMILE" is a haunting psychological drama that delves into the fragile boundary between reality and nightmare.

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  • Rani

    A poor single mother who is in search of fame and attention wears fake attire that becomes her only identity after her son is killed.

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  • For the Love of God

    40 year old, Ahmed faces inner turmoil when his younger brother, Taqi decides to convert to Christianity from Islam so he can marry Ruth, a Christian.

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Rani

A poor single mother who is in search of fame and attention wears fake attire that becomes her only identity after her son is killed.

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For the Love of God

Ahmed faces inner turmoil when his younger brother, Taqi decides to convert to Christianity from Islam so he can marry Ruth. In the name of religion.

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For the Love of God

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Akhri Khat

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Rani

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Lambi Raat

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An Important Calculation

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Madyu’n

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Dead Hosts

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